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By W. E. B Du Bois. 2023
In The Quest of the Silver Fleece there is little, I ween, divine or ingenious; but, at least, I have…
been honest. In no fact or picture have I consciously set down aught the counterpart of which I have not seen or known; and whatever the finished picture may lack of completeness, this lack is due now to the story-teller, now to the artist, but never to the herald of the Truth. —Author's Note from The Quest of the Silver Fleece W. E. B. Du Bois considered his first novel, The Quest of the Silver Fleece, to be an "economic study" of the post-Reconstruction relationship between the North and the South, but this first foray into fiction proves itself to be much more than that. Filled with literary realism, social commentary, and romance, Silver Fleece chronicles the love story between Zora, a free-spirited Black girl from a Southern swamp, and Bles, a Black man educated in the North. The couple must find a way to unite and overcome the racist Alabama town in which they live and, through working with the titular silver fleece (cotton), create an economic community that would help the rural Black community become self-sufficient. Controversial and provocative at the time of its publication, Du Bois's debut novel is a cutting and thorough examination, and condemnation, of America's views on race both at the time of the novel's publication and the time in which it is set. As a sociologist and civil-rights leader, Du Bois was uniquely positioned to bring the themes of racism, prejudice, and racial equality found in The Souls of Black Folk, which he had published just before Silver Fleece, to a larger audience that had not read his nonfiction titles. The Quest of the Silver Fleece is a rousing and beautiful work of fiction from one of America's most important intellects, and it continues to inspire conversation and debate around systemic racism in America todayBy Alistair MacLean. 2024
A collection of riveting tales of the sea including the story that launched his writing career and the account of…
the epic battle to sink the German battle ship, Bismarck. THE MASTER STORYTELLER IN HIS ELEMENT... Alistair MacLean has an unmistakable and unrivalled skill in writing about the sea and its power and about the men and women who sail it, and who fight and die in it. His distinctive voice was evident from his very first prize-winning story, 'The Dileas', and has been heard time and again in his international career as the author of such bestsellers as H.M.S. Ulysses and San Andreas. The Lonely Sea starts where MacLean's career started, with 'The Dileas', and collects together his stories of the sea. Here is a treasury of vintage MacLean, compelling and brilliant, where the master storyteller is in his elementBy J. R. R Tolkien. 2022
"J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a "dark age, and not very much of its history…
is (or need be) told." And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron. It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion after his father's death that a fuller story could be told. Although much of the book's content concerned the First Age of Middle-earth, there were at its close two key works that revealed the tumultuous events concerning the rise and fall of the island of Númenor. Raised out of the Great Sea and gifted to the Men of Middle-earth as a reward for aiding the angelic Valar and the Elves in the defeat and capture of the Dark Lord Morgoth, the kingdom became a seat of influence and wealth; but as the Númenóreans' power increased, the seed of their downfall would inevitably be sown, culminating in the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Even greater insight into the Second Age would be revealed in subsequent publications, first in Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, then expanded upon in Christopher Tolkien's magisterial twelve-volume The History of Middle-earth, in which he presented and discussed a wealth of further tales written by his father, many in draft form. Now, adhering to the timeline of "The Tale of Years" in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, editor Brian Sibley has assembled into one comprehensive volume a new chronicle of the Second Age of Middle-earth, told substantially in the words of Tolkien from the various published texts, with new illustrations in watercolor and pencil by the doyen of Tolkien art, Alan Lee." -- Provided by publisherBy Robert N Munsch. 1986
A young woman holds her newborn son and looks at him lovingly. Softly she sings to him. This is the…
story of how that little boy goes through the stages of childhood and becomes a man. It is also about the enduring nature of parents' love and how it crosses generations. A book for children and adults to enjoy. For preschool to grade 2. UnratedBy Rudolf Erich Raspe. 2012
A collection of tall tales first published in 1785. Raspe, a rogue and a rascal, embellished the memoirs of the…
real Baron Munchausen, a cavalry officer in the Russian army, and created a mythical character. In one adventure, when hunting in Ceylon, the Baron, attacked by a lion--with a lake on one side and a precipice on the other--is saved when the lion jumps over his head and into the mouth of a crocodileBy Honoré De Balzac. 2011
Felix, a young man from the Loire valley, reluctantly sheds his reticence and attempts to explain his penchant for long…
silences to Natalie, his fiancee. In a long letter he writes freely of his education in matters of the heart. He is not prepared for the letter he receives in response. Balzac admitted to favoring this novel, in which he shares a somewhat autobiographical account of his youthWellingborough Redburn makes his first voyage to Liverpool, where there is widespread poverty and a lack of democracy. He enjoys…
a wild excursion in London and faces a harrowing voyage home. Based on the author's first voyage in 1837By Eric Carle. 2023
There are so many ways to spend a bright spring day. Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar and explore everything the…
season has to offer! Celebrate spring with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his friends in this exploration of the season. Young readers can learn all about seasonal sensory experiences, like watching clouds change shapes, feeling cool rain on your skin, sniffing fresh blooming flowers, and so much more!By Eric Carle. 2023
Say good night with The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Young listeners can snuggle up listening to The Very Hungry Caterpillar in…
this gentle audiobook perfect for bedtime! Ease little ones to sleep with lullaby-like prose from the World of Eric CarleBy Eric Carle. 2023
This lovely audiobook from The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect way to say "Merry Christmas!" Join The Very Hungry…
Caterpillar for a celebration of all that is festive during the holiday season. This wonderful story of Christmas delights—from presents to snowflakes and even Santa Claus—with The Very Hungry Caterpillar making an appearance alongside each one. This sweet little audiobook is the perfect Christmas present for readers young and oldBy Beatrix Potter. 2023
This collection of engaging children's stories by iconic British author Beatrix Potter includes eleven of her most popular tales. Included…
are "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny," "The Tale of Jeremy Fisher," "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle," "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies," "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck," "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse," "The Tale of Tom Kitten," "The Tale of Two Bad Mice," "The Tale of Johnny-Town-Mouse," and "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin." Perfect listening for the whole family!By P. Wodehouse. 1971
Thirteen short stories selected from the author's early writing and introducing a butler called Jeeves. The title story (at the…
end) is about a man who fell in love with a dance hostessBy P. Wodehouse. 1991
Gussie Fink-Nottle had certainly landed Bertie Wooster in it. A sentence of 14 days for chasing newts in the fountain…
at Trafalgar Square would have been a minor inconvenience but for the probable effect on Madeline, Gussie's fiancee. For whenever a rift appeared in her love affairs, she would transfer her attentions to Bertie; a grim prospect!By Jane Riordan. 2023
A delightful new collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories, told in the style of A. A. Milne, that explores life before the…
Hundred Acre Wood. How did Christopher Robin meet his beloved bear? Did Pooh and his friends see any of London before they moved to the Hundred Acre Wood? These questions and more are explored in this charming new collection of stories. Each tale features a gentle adventure set in London or the countryside, and they include iconic locations such as Harrods, London Zoo, and the Natural History Museum. Pooh, Eeyore, and Piglet even make a new friend: Flo the house mouse. Written in the timeless style of A. A. Milne, with illustrations that are true to the spirit of the original drawings by E. H. Shepard. These sweet and comforting tales are perfect for both new readers and longtime fansBy Trudi Trueit. 2022
The frigid swells off the coast of Antarctica buffer Team Cousteau's kayaks as they weave through the icy water. They're…
losing daylight, and at risk of failing their fieldwork assignment. But Cruz Coronado's thoughts are elsewhere. Nebula is closing in, and time is running out. The evasive explorer spy is still out there. And in his gut, Cruz knows his final mission will have deadly consequences. In The Forbidden Island, the electrifying seventh and final book in the Explorer Academy series, Cruz wonders if fortune really does favor the brave. After all, his mother's hologram rejected the latest piece of the cipher, grinding his progress to a dismal halt. On top of that, terrifying truths keep bubbling to the surface. But in a journey that has taken him to all seven continents, Cruz isn't ready to give up, and neither are his closest friends, Lani, Emmett, and Sailor. In fact, Cruz is prepared to risk everything he loves to recover the cell-regeneration formula and continue his mother's legacy. As Cruz follows his path to the most otherworldly destination yet, a final showdown erupts when a familiar face appears, changing his life foreverBy Jules Verne. 2019
En 1872, Phileas Fogg, un riche gentleman londonien, parie la moitié de sa fortune qu'il fera le tour du monde…
en quatre-vingts jours! Accompagné de son valet de chambre, le dévoué Passepartout, il quitte Londres pour une formidable course poursuite. Phileas Fogg a quatre-vingts jours pour prouver que par la terre, par les airs et par la mer, l'audace abolit les frontières. Mais nombreux sont les périls qui l'attendent sur la route des Indes, de la Chine et des Amériques ! Bernard Pivot est la voix du narrateur dans "Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours". Accompagné de quatre comédiens, il nous fait revivre la folle course contre la montre de Phileas Fogg et Passepartout. Une lecture haletante pour une aventure palpitante et pleine de suspensBy Truman Capote. 1958
By Ray Bradbury. 1966
By Mazo De la Roche. 1944
In the first book of the Jalna series, Adeline, an impulsive bride with an Irish temper, and her husband, Captain…
Whiteoak, select Lake Ontario as the site of their home. The building of the house, the swimming and skating parties, and the jealousies and humor of the family are describedBy Johanna Spyri. 1984
Heidi loves her old grandfather and their simple life high in the Swiss Alps. When she is sent to the…
city to be a companion to the ailing Klara, Heidi almost dies from homesickness. For grades 4-7